Research Guides: Government Information and Documents: Nielsen Library Resources

Government Databases

FDsys This link opens in a new window
The official catalog of all United States Government federal documents, provided by the U.S. Government Printing Office.
Nexis Uni (formerly LexisNexis) This link opens in a new window
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15,000 news, business and legal sources, including U.S. Supreme Court decisions dating back to 1790.
United States Census This link opens in a new window
Portal for all United States Census information including news, reports, interactive maps and statistics. Also includes the 2012 Statistical Abstract.
Catalog of U.S. Government Publications This link opens in a new window
The Catalog of U.S. Government Publications is the finding tool for federal publications that includes descriptive records for historical and current publications and provides direct links to those that are available online. Users can search by authoring agency, title, subject, and general key word, or click on "Advanced Search" for more options.
CIA World Factbook This link opens in a new window
A database of vital country information including facts on infrastructure, government organization, and international relations.

Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
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A collection of journals covering all academic disciplines, with full text provided for over 4,600 titles.
Google Scholar This link opens in a new window
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A public search engine specially designed to find academic research. Using this link into Google Scholar will make sure it can automatically make connections to full-text available from Adams State University. If you connect to Google Scholar directly, and want to see connections to full-text content at Adams State University, set up you preferences with the following steps (works for Chrome and Firefox):
Select the "Menu" icon (3 horizontal bars in top left corner).
Click "Settings" icon (cog wheel).
Find "Library Links" in left-hand menu bar.
Begin typing "Adams State University - Find It! @ Adams" and select when option appears. Begin typing "Open WorldCat - Library Search" and select when option appears.
Make sure to save before closing.
ProQuest eBook Central (formerly eBrary) This link opens in a new window
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Online platform for reading academic eBooks. These eBooks are also included in the library catalog.